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Specialist mentor support

What is specialist mentor support?

We offer one-to-one specialist mentor support focusing on your
academic studies. You may be eligible to access this service
through Disabled Students' Allowance
(DSA). Please contact Disability Service
if you are unsure about your entitlement to DSA.

How can specialist mentor support help?

Mentoring specifically helps you in the
following areas:

Time management

Organisation and planning

Motivation and morale

Academic workload

Setting weekly goals

Study skills and strategies

Identifying stressors

Social and communication skills

Minimising the impact of your condition on
your studies

Finding the right balance to enjoy your
course

How does it work?

Specialist mentors are highly qualified people
with experience in related professions. They have experience of
university life and the demands of academic study.

You will initially be invited to a 60-minute
session with a Senior Wellbeing Mentor at Frenchay Campus, who will
talk to you about your goals and will match you with an appropriate
mentor.

Specialist mentor support is available at all
UWE Bristol campuses. After the initial appointment you will then
be able to meet with your allocated mentor on the campus to suit
you.

Together, you will develop an action plan on
the best way forward. This will include a number of one-to-one
sessions exploring strategies to support you, and possibly liaison
with academic departments.

Depending on your eligibility, you may be able
to meet on a weekly or fortnightly basis to help you to stay
positive and motivated throughout the academic year.